Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
William "Michael" Hurd
May 12, 2026
Wm. Michael Hurd of Knoxville passed away, May 12, 2026, after a short illness. Born in Lexington, KY and raised in the mountains of Harlan County, KY. Michael loved the mountains of southeast Kentucky and the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee, where he had lived for nearly 30 years. Michael was recently retired from the University of Tennessee where he...
June "Penny" Elizabeth Weaver
May 11, 2026
June “Penny” Elizabeth Weaver, age 66, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her friends and family, especially her beloved dog, Gypsy Rose. She was preceded in death by her mother, Island June Haney, along with several aunts and uncles. She is survived by her father, David Weaver; her four...
Carolyn Ann Mynatt
May 10, 2026
Carolyn (Ann) Webb Mynatt, 84, departed this world peacefully on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Emory Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care facility in Powell, TN.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James Leslie Webb and Stella Caroline (Callie) Moore Webb; and beloved brother, Kyle Moore Webb.
Ann is survived by daughter, Karen D. Mynatt, Connecticut; son, Douglas O. Mynatt,...
Kathryn Rose Sharp
May 10, 2026
Kathryn Sharp, born February 2, 1953, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and open-hearted generosity.
Kathryn was preceded in death by her beloved son, Lee Harris. She is survived by her husband, Anthony Sharp; her children, Amy Harris, Emily McClain, Timmy Sharp, Dakota Sharp, and Lexi Sharp; her grandchildren, Bridget Hartsfield, Lydia Smith,...
Angela Faye Janeway
May 10, 2026
Angela Faye Janeway age 50 of North Knoxville, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2026. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by father, Johnny Ray Janeway. Survivors; children, Cierra (Rocky) Henry, Breanna (Kolby) Hutchison and Johnny (Marissa) Hutchison; grandchildren, Saige, Liam, J. T., Logan, Kennedy, Kolton and Cho; mother, Carolyn Janeway; brother, Joseph (Spring) Janeway; sisters, Aleigh...
Lucille (Blanton) Lockhart
May 10, 2026
Lucille (Blanton) Lockhart, age 101 of Knoxville, TN passed away on May 10, 2026. Lucille worked at Defense Plant World War II. She was a member of Union Baptist Church and graduated from Halls High School. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Lockhart, parents, Gurley and Arlie Blanton, brother, Kenneth Blanton, and sister, Almeda (Blanton) Boruff, sons-in-law,...
Sandra Ann Howerton Joslin
May 9, 2026
Sandra Anne Howerton Joslin, age 77, Powell, TN passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026. She was a member of Broadway Baptist Church in Knoxville.
Sandra was self-employed as a commercial and residential real estate agent. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Sandra and her husband, John, built a business that help a lot of people. They...
Micah Lee Bray
May 9, 2026
Micah Lee “Mikie” Bray, 51, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
Mikie was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was an active member of his church 43:19 Ministries and loved the Lord deeply. He loved his family fiercely, and his grandchildren were truly the light of his life. Known for his sense of humor,...
Brandon Todd Hiday
May 8, 2026
Brandon Todd Hiday, age 40, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on May 8, 2026.
Brandon had a passion for music and would make friends with everyone he met. He will be remembered as a kind, respectful man, who loved his family, and especially his mom, whom he considered his best friend.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Francis and Norma...
Warren Jewil Mantooth
May 8, 2026
Warren Jewil Mantooth went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 8, 2026. He was born April 24, 1929, to Mintha McCarter and Jewel Fred Mantooth. He was a Korean War Veteran and a purple heart recipient. He was retired from the Army Reserve and Dairymen Inc. He was a longstanding member and deacon of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church,...
Cheryl Mallonee West
May 8, 2026
Cheryl Mallonee West, age 81, of Powell, TN, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026 at her home.
Cheryl worked as an LPN in Oak Ridge at Westmall Medical Park and Methodist Medical Center in the 70s. After that, she went to work at different physicians’ offices until she retired at 52 years old. She always took care of her family...
Charles Adam Staley
May 7, 2026
Charles Adam Staley, 52, of Corryton, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026. He was born on September 1, 1974, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Donnie Staley.
He is survived by his mother, Margaret Kay Staley; his brother, James Matthew Staley; and family members and loved ones who will cherish his memory.
A private service for...
Kathleen Stanton Giles
May 7, 2026
Kathleen Stanton Giles, age 70, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on May 7, 2026, surrounded by her family.
She loved going on adventures-whether it was hitting the slopes on a set of skis, traveling with her husband to the Caribbean, Europe, and Israel, or just being outside-Kathleen lived life and took in all that this world has to...
Lavada Gail Ray
May 7, 2026
Lavada Gail Ray, age 73, of Rocky Top, passed away on May 7, 2026. She was born to the late Sim and Mae (Cronan) Maples on April 5, 1953.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Junior Ray, Sr. of 56 years; sons, Ervan Ray and Ronnie Ray; grandson, Keagon Ray; granddaughter, Deetta Weaver;...
Donnie Ray "Smiley" Nelson
May 6, 2026
Donnie Ray “Smiley” Nelson age 51, of Powell, TN passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Donnie Ray was known for his infectious laughter and a smile that could brighten any room. Despite living with physical challenges, Donnie Ray taught everyone around him the true meaning of resilience, joy and unconditional love.
Donnie Ray loved listening to music (especially Morgan...
Harold David Potter
May 6, 2026
Harold “David” Potter, age 82, went peacefully to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on the morning of May 6, 2026, at home surrounded by his family.
David was a lifelong resident of Powell and a 1962 graduate of Rule High School. He met his high school sweetheart, Effie Marie Baker, at the age of 16 during a home prayer meeting...
James Thomas Coleman
May 5, 2026
James Thomas Coleman, age 82, passed away peacefully at home, early Tuesday morning, May 5, 2026, with family by his side. He was a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church in Heiskell, TN. He was saved and would testify he “saw the blood that cleansed his soul” that Saturday night. He had many other names such as “Tommy Toes”, “Tippy...
Virginia Patrice Smith
May 5, 2026
Virginia Patrice Smith, age 73, of Powell, TN, went home to be with the Lord on May 5, 2026. She was born on March 28, 1953, to the late Herbert Newton and Virginia (Nicholson) Martin.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Maurice and Jerry Martin, and her sister, June Alley.
She is survived by her...
Christopher William Sharp
May 4, 2026
Christopher William Sharp age 35 of Knoxville, passed away Monday, May 4, 2026. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Jane Sharp. He is survived by his step-father, Donald Ray Sharp; children, Bentley Sharp and London McMillian; sisters, Leann Spires and Jessica Spires; niece, Brandy Lee and nephew, Christopher Lee. Condolences may be expressed at www.mynattfh.com
Bobby Wayne Gilbert
May 2, 2026
Bobby Wayne Gilbert, age 77, of Powell, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
Bobby retired from Kroger after 50 plus years. He was a member of Powell Baptist Church. Bobby was an avid sportscar collector.
He was preceded in death by his son, Bobby Glenn Gilbert.
Bobby is survived by his wife of 59 years, Sandra K. Gilbert; brother, Charles Gilbert; sister,...
